How to Set Up Cyberduck FTP Client

Cyberduck is a popular, free file transfer client for Mac and Windows that supports SFTP, FTP, and cloud storage services.

Step 1: Download Cyberduck

Download Cyberduck from cyberduck.io (free) or from the Mac App Store / Microsoft Store.

Step 2: Open a New Connection

Launch Cyberduck → click Open Connection (the globe icon).

Fill in:

• Protocol: SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol)
• Server: yourdomain.com
• Port: 22
• Username: your cPanel username
• Password: your cPanel password

Click Connect.

Step 3: Browse and Transfer Files

Cyberduck opens a file browser showing your server files. Navigate to /public_html for your website files. Drag files from your Mac/PC to upload.

Bookmarking the Connection

After connecting, drag the bookmark icon to the bookmarks list so you can reconnect quickly.

Tips

• Cyberduck shows your entire home directory on first connect — navigate to /public_html for website files
• Use Edit → Preferences → Browser to set the default download folder
• Right-click a file → Edit with to open and edit it in your preferred text editor
• Cyberduck also connects to S3, Google Drive, Dropbox, and more